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Posted: 02/26/2008 |
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National Trust for Historic Preservation |
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The National Trust provides leadership, education, advocacy and resources to save America's diverse historic places and revitalize our communities.
National Trust headquarters in Washington, DC.
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is a private, nonprofit membership organization dedicated to saving historic places and revitalizing America's communities. Recipient of the National Humanities Medal, the Trust was founded in 1949 and provides leadership, education, advocacy, and resources to protect the irreplaceable places that tell Americas story. Staff at the Washington, D.C., headquarters, six regional offices and 28 historic sites work with the Trusts 270,000 members and thousands of preservation groups in all 50 states.
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Summer Internship |
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Internship Opportunity |
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Washington,
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National Trust internships are an ideal way to learn more about preservation or to gain experience in preparation for a career in the field. During the Trust's 10-week summer program in Washington, between 15 and 20 interns work on individual projects and have the opportunity to attend weekly educational sessions on topics relating to preservation & community revitalization, Trust programs, and non-profit management. This years program will run from June 9-August 15, 2008, although dates for some projects are flexible. The Washington program includes opportunities at the Trusts Washington headquarters, our local Field Office, and our 4 local historic sites (President Lincolns Cottage, Decatur House, Woodrow Wilson House and Woodlawn/Pope-Leighey House). Individual projects are also available at some of our other regional offices and historic sites. Qualifications Some openings require graduate study or previous experience in preservation, urban planning or historic site management, while others offer entry level opportunities in areas like these; some require studies or experience in specific areas like journalism or communications. Typically, other skills needed include: Strong written and verbal communication skills Office skills, including use of MS Office in a workplace environment for functions like mail merge, and creating professional tables, charts and Power Point presentations Data entry skills and experience managing data Using the internet as a professional research tool, including using services like Lexis-Nexis Basic web design and use of Web 2.0 and social networking technology This is primarily a volunteer program designed to help build careers, although some projects are grant funded and offer a stipend. Schedules are generally flexible for interns who are not able to volunteer on a full-time basis. Also, students may be eligible for academic credit or grants for non-profit internships through their schools, and the Trust can help provide whatever supporting documentation may be needed. To apply for any of our internships, send a resume and cover letter highlighting your interests and background, and whether theres a particular area of the Trust with which youd like to work. Program managers will review resumes and make potential matches between applicants and their needs, and then contact applicants to discuss opportunities |
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Until Filled
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How to apply |
Email your cover letter and resume in a Word document or PDF to 15972-CS-1121@nthp.hrmdirect.com. |
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David Field |
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